Elavil Dosage

The recommended dose of Elavil when first beginning depression treatment is 75 mg daily, divided into two or three smaller doses. For most people, the maximum dose is 150 mg a day. It can take several weeks to see the full effects of Elavil on your depression. A few of the factors that can affect your Elavil dosage include your age and other medications you are taking, among other things.

Elavil Drug

Elavil Dosage: An Overview

The dose of Elavil^® (amitriptyline hydrochloride) your healthcare provider prescribes will vary, depending on a number of factors, including:

Your age
The medical condition being treated
Other medical conditions you may have
Other medications you may be taking.

As always, do not adjust your dosage unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.

Elavil Dose for Depression

When treating

depression, the starting dose of Elavil is 75 mg total daily (divided into two or three smaller doses). Or, instead of several doses a day, the starting dose can be 50 mg to 100 mg, taken once a day at bedtime. Your Elavil dosage can be increased slowly, if necessary. A starting dose of up to 100 mg is acceptable for people who are in the hospital.

For teenage depression or depression in the elderly, lower dosages are recommended. A good starting dose for these people is Elavil 10 mg three times daily, or 25 mg once a day at bedtime.

Generally, Elavil should be started at a low dosage (especially in the elderly) and increased slowly, if necessary. The maximum dose for most people is 150 mg total daily. People who are in the hospital can take up to 300 mg per day.

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